Malcolm Johnson

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WR Malcolm Johnson (knee), who played in the CFL last season, received a clean bill of health from Dr. Chris Harner on Friday. Harner is with UPMC in Pittsburgh, which is where many NFL players have rehabbed from injuries over the years. Johnson is en-route to Chicago to continue his workouts with a group of draft-eligible players. “I am well on my way to a full recovery,” Johnson confirmed to KFFL on Friday. He’s hopeful of returning to the NFL for the 2003 season. The former Steelers’ fifth-round pick has played for the Steelers, Bengals and Jets.

Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals rookie WR Chad Johnson joined WRs Malcolm Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, another rookie, this week to work with WRs coach Steve Mooshagian. The two rookies have been absent because of school requirements while M. Johnson was just added to the team off waivers. They're now getting a crash course on what they missed during previous mini-camp workouts. The team wants C. Johnson signed before the start of training camp to make sure he doesn't suffer any setbacks in learning the offense.

The Star-Ledger reports New York Jets nose tackle Ernie Logan has been working with the first team this week in practice and will get the start Sunday over Jason Ferguson. Coach Al Groh said RB/KR Leon Johnson looked okay in practice on Wednesday. However, it doesn't appear that Johnson will be ready to play on Sunday. Newly signed WR Malcolm Johnson has made some progress, but it also might be too soon for him to step in this week.

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the Steelers have agreed in principle to a contract with WR Malcolm Johnson, a fifth-round pick from Notre Dame. Johnson is expected to sign his contract later today, according to his agent.